Postcode report
SW11 8LZ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SW11 8LZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SW11 8LZ is a postcode in Nine Elms, Wandsworth, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SW11 8LZ, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SW11 8LZ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SW11 8LZ is based on Wandsworth 038 Census 2021. It covers 7,717 residents, 6,931 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 56% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SW11 8LZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SW11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £590k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SW11 8LZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SW11 8LZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SW11 8LZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 66 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SW11 8LZ
Is SW11 8LZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SW11 8LZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SW11 8LZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SW11 8LZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SW11 8LZ?
LocaleIQ matched SW11 8LZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SW11 8LZ?
The latest median sold price is £590k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SW11 8LZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 66 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.